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Aboriginal Healthy Babies Healthy Children
509 Beach Rd Esiniiwab Health Centre
Mishkosiminiziibiing/Big Grassy First Nation
Mishkosiminiziibiing/Big Grassy First Nation
807-488-5457
Toll-Free: 1-888-424-9060
Fax: 807-488-9644
Mon-Fri 9 am-4:30 pmAlternate Fri: 9 am-12 noon
Last Updated: Oct 8, 2025: Suggest an edit
Application
- Program registration required
- Requires prior arrangements for home visits
Eligibility / Target Population
- Members and residents of Mishkosiminiziibiing First Nation with children younger than 6 years of age
- Indigenous children at-risk
Fees
None
Contacts
Rachel Copenace - Early Childhood Worker
807-488-5457 Ext 1004; 807-488-9905 * healthybabies@biggrassy.ca
807-488-5457 Ext 1004; 807-488-9905 * healthybabies@biggrassy.ca
Languages
English
Language Notes
Ojibway, upon request
Accessibility
Wheelchair Accessible
Description of Services
Delivers a parenting support program and promotes healthy child development
Teaches a cooking class to parents with a focus on healthy nutritious meals
- Provides group information and educational sessions on topics about healthy pregnancy, birth and taking care of baby at home
- Provides information on the stages of pregnancy
- Offers parents handbook of pregnancy and baby care (Baby's Best Chance)
- Follow up via telephone within 48 hours of discharge from hospital
- Home visits pre birth to prepare family for new arrival
- Home visits post birth to offer support to new mothers
- Home visits during child's early years to offer development guidance
- Referrals to other programs and services
Teaches a cooking class to parents with a focus on healthy nutritious meals
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Last Updated: Oct 8, 2025: Suggest an edit
